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Teens & tweens can drop in to the Beaumont branch this summer to create bad art! A variety of materials will be put out to help participants make the worst art they can! Materials and snacks provided.
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Beaumont Branch
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Arts, Crafting & Hobbies
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Middle School
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Celebrities!
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Hooked on Books is a book club for people who want to join a book club, but want to choose what books they read. Stop by to discuss your recent read and get recommendations in new genres.

Want to join a book club but don't want to be required to read the same book as everyone else? Stop by the Beaumont to try our book club, Hooked on Books.  Each month, we will discuss books in a different genre and everyone will talk about the book they chose to read.  This month we will be reading about celebrities.  Pick a memoir or even a fictional book about a celebrity of your choice! Spoilers may occur, so please be advised!

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Beaumont Branch
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Books, Writing & Authors
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Adults
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Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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Beaumont Branch
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Storytime
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Baby (0-18 months)
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Off-site book club, closed to new members
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Beaumont Branch
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Books, Writing & Authors
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Adults
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Enjoy songs, bounces, stories, and social time for babies and their caregivers. Recommended for ages 0 to 18 months.
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Beaumont Branch
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Storytime
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Baby (0-18 months)
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Prepare for the start of the Paris Summer Olympics with games and activities! For ages 6-12. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch
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Arts, Crafting & Hobbies
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3rd-5th Grade
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Enjoy books, music, movement, and activities that encourage early learning and promote school readiness. Recommended for ages 3-5.
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Beaumont Branch
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Storytime
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Preschool (3-5 years)
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Take a virtual road trip with activities along the way. For ages 5 to 12. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch
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Arts, Crafting & Hobbies
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3rd-5th Grade

The Central Library's Parking Garage is available to our customers or anyone needing a parking space.  There are 428 parking spots in the garage, 10 of which are handicapped or van accessible.  The height clearance for garage entry is 13'1".  The height clearance for parking access is 6'4".

Two hours of free parking is provided with a ticket validated inside the Central Library.

Holidays and Closures
Closure Date

All locations will close at 5:00pm on Tuesday, December 31, and remain closed on Wednesday, January 1, for New Year's Day.

Board Member
Advisory Board

Melissa Coulston is Partnership Coordinator at Kentucky Refugee Ministries Lexington, where she has worked since 2022. Her role at KRM involves wearing many different hats depending on the day, but she primarily works to engage central Kentucky communities to support KRM's work to welcome forcibly displaced newcomers. Prior to her work in refugee resettlement and newcomer welcome, Melissa served in various positions in academic, public, and government libraries in Kentucky and South Carolina.

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Find out what's happening at our locations.  Browse upcoming events and discover our dedicated learning spaces.  Reserve a meeting room.  Explore our galleries and special collections.

From early literacy to beyond, we're here to support your child's education.  Find out about programs like Destination Kindergarten, LPL After School, and Student Success.  Educators can apply for a Teacher Card and request a "bucket of books" or storytime kit.

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Read to a therapy dog from Love On A Leash
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Practice your reading with a therapy dog from Love On A Leash. These furry friends can't wait for their personal Storytime sessions! For Kindergarten and up.
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Beaumont Branch
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Animals & Pets
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3rd-5th Grade
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Join us for a presentation from the County Extension office on local foods and how to preserve them.
This program is part of Kentucky Legends, a series exploring our states culture, history, and lore.

From burgoo to barbecue mutton Kentucky has a rich and varied culinary and agricultural history. Join us for a presentation from the County Extension office on connecting to these traditions by buying, eating and preserving local Kentucky ingredients.

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Beaumont Branch
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Cultures & Traditions
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Adults
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Paint your own canvas tote bag! This activity will be fun for all ages. All materials provided. While supplies last. No registration required.
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Beaumont Branch
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Arts, Crafting & Hobbies
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Adults